The regular consumption of garlic oil can, prevent heart disease including atherosclerosis, reduce blood pressure lowers cholesterol level and also inhibits certain types of cancer (Andreatta et al. 2005). Garlic oil has an effective role as antibiotic, antiviral, and anti-fungal agent and it could be used to prevent nausea, diarrhea, cough treatment and garlic oil is also used for treatment of cholera and malaria, it also enhances immune system and has an effective role against various types of tumors (Turner,
Saffron Herbs and Spices The term spice and herb are used in describing plant parts used in enhancing the taste or flavoring the food. An herb is a plant that is valued due to its scent, flavor, or other desirable qualities. Herbs are mainly used for medicines, cosmetic, cooking, and other spiritual purposes. A spice on the other hand is a dried root, leaf, bark, fruit or vegetative substance. It is used in nutritionally insignificant amounts as a food additive for the purposes of color, flavor, or as a preservative which kills or prevents the growth of harmful bacteria.
While the non-standard is just what is made in a lab well that is at least what I once thought. Though through the studies of this class I have come to find out different I found the truth. Standardized herbs or extract is the main component of an herb that gives it’s healing property and then is enhanced to make it more potent. While this is great and all it does delivery a stronger dose faster than a non-standardized herb. There is also the possibility that by choosing standard over non-standard your might be missing out on another factor that make the herbs main component work even better.
58 Generally, dietary supplements are ingested orally and lack abuse potential. 59 Despite the reduced level of regulatory scrutiny and quality assurance, public interest in botanically derived treatments continues to rise. Acknowledging such interest, and the fact that technology has improved significantly in recent decades, the FDA issued a 2004 guidance document that sets forth the principles to which pharmaceutical manufacturers must adhere when developing prescription medications derived from complex botanical material. 60 The Guidance permits some leniency in the biochemical characterization of a prospective botanical agent the early stages of research; however, at
Jessa Thomson Professor Stillwell USem 102 CTR 4 February 1, 2011 ToT CTR 4 Summary: This chapter in Trick or Treatment describes the pros and cons of herbal medicine. Many people resort to herbal medicine to treat their different ailments. But some of the treatments cause more harm than good. For example: St. John’s Wort can treat mild to moderate depression, but for someone with severe depression or a mental illness it does no good and could even make symptoms worse. Personal Statement: I liked the tables in the book that showed whether or not the herbs/ natural medicine were shown to have a good effect on what they were supposed to.
The answer to whether or not to give these drug users a sterile needle is simple: these people deserve to be supplied with clean needles. Needle exchanges help prevent the spread of HIV/AIDs, NEPs can actually reduce the amount of IV users, . IV drug use is extremely common with about 24 million Americans contributing to the statistic. Unfortunately, with IV drug use with drugs such
Though, Butterbur is a perennial shrub that grows in Europe, Asia and North America. The active constituents are petasin and isopetasin, which are believed to reduce smooth muscle spasm and have an anti-inflammatory effect. Researchers at the University of Dundee, Scotland, evaluated the effects of butterbur in people with allergic asthma who were also using inhalers. They found that butterbur added to the anti-inflammatory effect of the
Red clover, also known as trifolium praetense, is a wild flower that is native to Central Asia, Africa, most of Europe, and North America. As a member of the legume family, red clover is used worldwide as a source of hay for farm animals which include horses, cows, and sheep, and by humans as a source of protein by the use of both the leaves and young sprouts. Historically, it has been recognized as a medicinal plant to improve lymph flow, support the immune system, as well as treat a wide variety of conditions such as, cancer, respiratory diseases, joint pains, skin problems such as, acne, psoriasis and eczema, and recently in treatment of menopausal symptoms; it is also believed that Native Americans used red clover to treat those with sore eyes and as a salve for burns. During the pagan era, red clover was highly praised for its magical powers to protect against witchcraft, evil spirits, diseases, and the evil eye (All4NaturalHealth, 2012). In recent years, red clover has been recognized as a menopausal herb to remedy menopausal symptoms.
Each individual’s body chemistry is different; these drugs are prescribed per kilogram of weight. But with the differences of people one drug that works for one may not be as effective for another. With the double-blind studies that have been administered for pharmaceutical treatment of ADHD, these have proven that this type of treatment is the most effective and has shown the most positive approach in treating this disease. A lot of physicians use this type of treatment along with alternative behavioral treatment to accomplish the best outcome (Arnold, L.E.
Dandelions: The Uncommon Weed (title is optional) Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the medical and culinary uses of dandelions. Central Idea: Despite its reputation as an irritating weed, the dandelion’s medical and culinary properties make it a very useful plant. Method of Topical Organizing Your speech may be organized in any of the following patterns: Speech: topical, chronological, spatial, cause-effect (causal), problem-solution, problem-cause-solution, Monroe’s Motivated Sequence, comparative advantages Introduction: (outlining the introduction is optional—you may choose to write it out in paragraph format) I. Attention-getter What starts out yellow and ends up as a fluffy white ball? A. If I told you it was Taraxacum Officinale, would that ring a bell?